QC Scientist, Analytical Trainer

Biopharma Careers; Summit West (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

11 paid holidays

Vacation allowance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a QC Training Program lead to shape and drive the training strategy for QC operations, ensuring Right-First-Time lab performance. The role demands SME-level knowledge of adult learning, collaboration across cross-functional teams, and active involvement in regulatory inspections.

You will develop training materials, monitor KPIs, and mentor staff to raise training effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Understanding and applying global regulatory and cGMP requirements.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to communicate status, blockers and needs with peers and management.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own the QC Training Program and related tasks, including CAPA and deviations.
• Represent QC in cross-functional training forums, site planning meetings and audits.
• Develop, review, and improve training materials, SOPs and trend reports.
• Monitor KPIs, ensure Right-First-Time lab operations, and drive process improvements.
• Anticipate mid- and long-term training needs and perform troubleshooting.
• Mentor others on QC test methods and onboarding programs.
• Interface with regulatory inspections and external audits.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Technical writing

Planning & time management

Cross-functional communication

Fast-paced team work

Problem solving

Mentoring & coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

6+ years QC/analytical testing experience

Job description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”, a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Position Summary

Own the QC Training Program; build and enhance QC training infrastructure while providing strategic direction to anticipate mid- and long-term department training needs. Develop, monitor, and report training KPIs and effectiveness to ensure Right-First-Time lab operations while driving training process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity. SME for laboratory training and adult learning. Represent QC in cross-functional training forums, planning meetings, project teams, and regulatory inspections. Interface with multiple groups while working independently to deliver exceptional results.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert on QC training program and adult learning. Represent QC in cross-functional training forums, planning meetings, and project teams.
• Coordinate site activities to drive and execute network alignment initiatives for training effectiveness and efficiencies.
• Create and review training material, documentation, and procedures.
• Author and review/ revise technical documents such as test methods, training SOPs, and/or trend reports as appropriate.
• Develop, monitor, and report training KPIs and effectiveness to ensure Right-First-Time lab operations.
• Anticipate mid- and long-term department training needs and perform complex troubleshooting and problem solving independently.
• Own QC Training Program, project, CAPA and deviation/ investigation related tasks and continuous improvement efforts.
• Represent the department in regulatory inspections (internal and external audits).
• Train and mentor others on multiple QC test methods, processes, and procedures (e.g., Training Program, New Hire Onboarding, LIMS).
• Propose and implement improvements to training process to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to accurately and completely understand, follow, interpret and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements.
• Demonstrated technical writing skills.
• Advanced skills in organizing, planning, priority setting and time management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management and cross-functional peers about task status, roadblocks and needs.
• Advanced ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work from multiple projects.
• Advanced problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logical.
• Strong mentoring, coaching, influencing, negotiating and personnel interaction skills.

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required, preferably in science. Advanced degree preferred. Bachelor’s degree in (bioanalytical) science with equivalent combination of work experience may be considered.
• 6+ years of relevant analytical testing or QC experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience with adult learning and laboratory techniques (e.g., cell-based assays, flow cytometry, qPCR, ELISA, LIMS and aseptic technique).

Compensation Overview:

Summit West - NJ - US: $92,880 - $112,548

The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits:

• Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).
• U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.
• Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
• Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs.
• Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [e-mail] . Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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